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spaceflight2 years ago•4 min saved

Virgin Galactic's Commercial SpaceShipTwo Mission Sparks Controversy and Excitement

Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first fully commercial flight of the SpaceShipTwo space plane, carrying four passengers and 13 experiments. The mission aims to collect medical and cosmic radiation data, study fluid dynamics, and demonstrate the microgravity research capabilities of SpaceShipTwo. The success of this flight is crucial for Virgin Galactic's future plans, including monthly spaceflights and private astronaut services. The company is seeking to raise funds to develop and expand its spacecraft fleet. The flight takes place amidst recent safety concerns in the private spaceflight industry.

via Space.com|

#commercial-spaceflight #research-mission #spaceflight

space2 years ago•2 min saved

Virgin Galactic Faces Backlash for Offering Commercial Space Flights Amidst Tragedy

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo space plane, designed for space tourism, can carry up to six passengers and two pilots. The inaugural commercial flight, Galactic 01, will have four passengers on board, including Virgin Galactic's Colin Bennett and three members from the Italian Air Force and National Research Council. The mission will take off from Spaceport America in New Mexico and provide a few minutes of weightlessness for the crew to perform research experiments before returning to Earth. The space plane features reclining seats and large windows for passengers to enjoy the views.

via Space.com|

#commercial-spaceflight #space #space-tourism

space2 years ago•3 min saved

Virgin Galactic announces launch date and crew for first commercial space flight.

Virgin Galactic has announced that it will conduct its first fully commercial flight of its SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane on June 29, carrying three Italians who will conduct more than a dozen experiments. The flight is considered the first fully commercial mission by Virgin Galactic, although the company did generate small amounts of revenue by flying research payloads on earlier test flights. The June 29 flight, called Virtute 1 by the Italian government, features three Italian payload specialists, commanded by Walter Villadei, a colonel in the Italian Air Force.

via SpaceNews|

#commercial-spaceflight #italian-air-force #research